Prevention of flammable gas and coal dust explosions in collieries

Prevention of flammable gas and coal dust explosions in collieries

PART C: FORMAT AND CONTENT OF THE COP

1. TITLE PAGE

The COP should have a title page reflecting at least the following:

1.1. Name of mine;

1.2. The heading of the COP (for example, mandatory COP for the prevention of flammable gas and coal dust explosions);

1.3. A statement to the effect that the COP was drawn up in accordance with guideline DMR 16/3/2/4-A7 (cross referenced to DMR 16/3/2/4-A5 and DME 16/3/2/1-A1 ) issued by the CIOM ;

1.4. Other relevant guidelines’ reference numbers and dates of issue;

1.5. The mine’s reference number for the COP ;

1.6. Effective date; and

1.7. Revision dates.

2. TABLE OF CONTENTS

The COP must have a comprehensive table of contents.

3. STATUS OF THE COP

Under this heading the COP must contain statements to the effect that:

3.1. The mandatory COP was drawn up in accordance with guideline DMR 16/3/2/4-A7 (cross referenced to DMR 16/3/2/4-A5 and DME 16/3/2/1-A1 ) issued by the CIOM ;

3.2. This is a mandatory COP in terms of sections 9(2) and (3) of the MHSA ;

3.3. The COP may be used in an accident investigation/inquiry to ascertain compliance and to establish whether the COP is effective and fit for purpose;

3.4. The COP supersedes all previous relevant COPs ; and

3.5. All managerial instructions, recommended procedures (voluntary COPs ) and standards on the relevant topics must comply with the COP and must be reviewed at least every five years to ensure compliance.

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